Mission Statement
Lewis University, guided by its Catholic and Lasallian heritage, provides to a diverse student population programs for a liberal and professional education grounded in the interaction of knowledge and fidelity in the search for truth.
Lewis promotes the development of the complete person through the pursuit of wisdom and justice. Fundamental to its mission is a spirit of association which fosters community in all teaching, learning and service. These distinctive values guide the University in fulfilling its mission:
# Knowledge
The result of a lifelong pursuit of learning fostered through creative and critical interaction in a community of learners.
# Fidelity
The spirit which recognizes God as ultimate reality, unifying the diverse forms of knowledge in the pursuit of fullness of truth, while recognizing the diversity of human experience.
# Wisdom
The result of the integration of reflection and action developed through higher learning throughout all of life.
# Justice
The affirmation of the equal dignity of every person and the promotion of personal and social responsibility.
# Association
The process of forming a community of mutual respect, collegiality, collaboration and service.

Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009-2010.

Institution Type

4-year, Private not-for-profit

Special Learning Opportunities

ROTC (Army, Air Force)

Teacher certification

Distance learning opportunities

Study abroad

Student Services

General Education Courses

Career Services available upon completion

Credit Accepted

Dual credit

Credit for life experiences

Advanced placement (AP) credits

The acceptance of credits for work experience or military experience are subject to review by the school and cannot be guaranteed.

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Federal Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).